Host Quchant says:
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XO_Hart says:
::finishing up on general reports before making her way to the bridge::

Host Cpt_McD says:
::in his Ready Room, sipping tea, thinking to himself about this last "test"::

TOGuillen says:
::at my position in TAC station::

OPSBishop says:
::sits at ops console tapping buttons::

CEO_Reed says:
::in engineering sipping some raktajino while ready the orders::

XO_Hart says:
::puts the paperwork to one side - time to check on new crew::

DrHolland says:
:: looking around in his new sickbay::

Eng_Regin says:
::in engineering

Eng_Regin says:
::

DrHolland says:
::start working on a new roster for physicals::

XO_Hart says:
::leaves her quarters .... takes the nearest TL:: Bridge!

XO_Hart says:
::enters bridge .... looks around::

XO_Hart says:
::nods at the bridge crew .... guesses the CO is in his ready room::

XO_Hart says:
OPS:: How long before we get there Ensign?

Eng_Regin says:
::wonders what interesting things we will find at our destination::

XO_Hart says:
*Engineering* Report current status

XO_Hart says:
*Medical, Security* Report current status

XO_Hart says:
::looks at Sci and TAC:: report please!

OPSBishop says:
Xo:aproximately 10 mins from planetary perimeter

Host Cpt_McD says:
::lays head back against the cold bulkhead wall, closing eyes for a little bit::

XO_Hart says:
Bishop:: Thanks Ensign .... and welcome aboard

OPSBishop says:
XO: Thank You sir

CEO_Reed says:
*XO*  Everything's fine down here...stop being paranoid

TOGuillen says:
XO: I got nothing for the moment, shal I start scannig?

XO_Hart says:
*Reed* Lt!  A promotion does not mean you are allowed to be ..... impertinent

DrHolland says:
:: thinks to himself: lets see, the captain is way late for his next physical::

Eng_Regin says:
::overhears the CEO, and is a bit surprised::

XO_Hart says:
*CMO* Please report status .....

TOGuillen says:
::begins using the sensors::

XO_Hart says:
Guillen:: Please do .... extend tactical scans to maximum ... we do not know what we will meet here

DrHolland says:
*bridge* Everything is complete in here, I'm just working on the physical rosters

Host Cpt_McD says:
*XO* Anything interesting to report Naomi?

XO_Hart says:
<SCI>XO:: everything functioning to normal parameters Sir

XO_Hart says:
*CMO* Good - maintain readiness ...

TOGuillen says:
XO: The sensors detect anomalous readings, we must get closer sir

XO_Hart says:
*CO* All seems normal Sir ... eta about 6 minutes

Host Cpt_McD says:
*XO* Good. ::says nothing more, still tired over these past few days::

XO_Hart says:
SCI:: make sure you get anything unusual ... we must have been sent here for a reason

XO_Hart says:
TAC:: anomolous? explain please

XO_Hart says:
<SCI>:: XO Aye Sir

CEO_Reed says:
Regin: Can you help me set up a direct link to OPS?

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: Yes, sir

XO_Hart says:
SCI:: link in to the TAC scans and see if you can't give us more information on the anomaly please

TOGuillen says:
XO: the sensors readings not tally with each other sir

CEO_Reed says:
::grins at being called 'sir' for the first time::

XO_Hart says:
::strides over to TAC ... sees what he means::

XO_Hart says:
*CO*  We are getting a peculiar discrepancy on the TAC scans Sir ... you may wish to see them?

Eng_Regin says:
::tries to figure out why Reed is grinning, but decides to ignore it::  Reed: What do you want to do first?

TOGuillen says:
XO: we need to be closer to clarify

Host Cpt_McD says:
*XO* I'm coming. Tea was getting cold anyway.

XO_Hart says:
OPS:: Can you handle helm too for the moment?

TOGuillen says:
::set the sensors to the maximum::

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  I'm going to go to the bridge and set up a few things.  Prepare a station down here to monitor the readings.

OPSBishop says:
XO: Yes Sir

XO_Hart says:
<SCI> XO:: This makes no sense to me

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: Yes, sir

Host Cpt_McD says:
::exits into the bridge...always seems cramped::

OPSBishop says:
::tranfers helm control to Ops station::

Eng_Regin says:
::begins to prepare his station::

CEO_Reed says:
::leaves ENG and heads to the Bridge::

CEO_Reed says:
::arrives on bridge::

XO_Hart says:
OPS:: Then please slow .... we may need an escape path in a hurry .... please plot several alternates

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The USS Scimitar arrives at the co-ordinates......with something strange on the viewscreen

Host Cpt_McD says:
XO: Report.

CEO_Reed says:
::notices that OPS is sitting at the Helm::

XO_Hart says:
::looks up to see Reed enter ...:: Reed:: Paranoia?

Eng_Regin says:
::sts up a link to sensors and viewscreen.  When activate, something strange appears::

OPSBishop says:
::taps controls:: XO:aye sir courses plotted

XO_Hart says:
CO:: Sir ... we are not sure .... but take a look at that!

CEO_Reed says:
Hart:  Don't El-Aurians have a sense of humor?

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The viewscreen shows a clear sphere....in the middle of the asteroid field

Host Cpt_McD says:
::turns around:: What in hell.

TOGuillen says:
::locks sensors on that sphere::

XO_Hart says:
Reed: Lieutenant Reed ... I should remind you that you are on duty ... confine your fun to your off-duty time

CEO_Reed says:
::heads to OPS console, but notices the weird sphere on the screen::

Eng_Regin says:
::wonders what a sphere is doing in the asteroid field::

CEO_Reed says:
XO:  Aye, sir]

XO_Hart says:
SCI:: Analysis please!

Host Cpt_McD says:
::takes his seat in the middle of things::

CEO_Reed says:
*Regin* Do you have everything ready down there?

Eng_Regin says:
*Reed*: All set, sir

XO_Hart says:
<SCI> Umm .... I have no reference available .... this is very new Sir

CEO_Reed says:
::links OPS to ENG::

TOGuillen says:
XO: we can go right next the object, the asterfield is spread enough

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Suddenly three of the bigger rocks near the sphere start to glow blue

CEO_Reed says:
*Regin* Is the link working?

TOGuillen says:
::continues with sensors at maximum pointed in the sphere::

Host Cpt_McD says:
Helm, back off. Thrusters only

XO_Hart says:
::takes Science station ... relieving the nervous ensign::

Eng_Regin says:
::checks the readouts:: *Reed*: Yes, it is

OPSBishop says:
CO: Aye sir backing off

XO_Hart says:
::starts a double pattern check::

Host Cpt_McD says:
TAC: Yellow Alert.

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: All three of the rocks emit a beam which conincide with the scimitar

CEO_Reed says:
*Regin*  Okay...I'll be back down ther in a minute...

OPSBishop says:
::hoping he doesn't hit the wrong button::

TOGuillen says:
CO:aye sir

TOGuillen says:
::sets yellow alert::

XO_Hart CO:: suggest red alert Sir .... (Alert.wav)

TOGuillen says:
:.scans the glowing rocks::

XO_Hart says:
CO:: I recommend we back off ....

CEO_Reed says:
Bishop:  If this little red light ::points:: starts blinking, let me no right away.

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The beams from the rocks start to pull the ship towards the transparent sphere

DrHolland says:
:: On seeing Yellow alert sign, begins to check the medical equipment::

OPSBishop says:
CEO: aye sir

Host Cpt_McD says:
XO: Agreed. Helm, back off more. Bring us out of the asteroid belt.

CEO_Reed says:
::heads back to ENG::

CEO_Reed says:
::arrives back in ENG::

OPSBishop says:
CO: Aye sir ::taps controls::

XO_Hart says:
::passes the Science console back to the nervous Ensign ..... goes over to helm::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The ship gets closer to the sphere....the helm has no effect

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: Sir, I've set up a link to the viewscreen and sensors, so we can watch what's going on

XO_Hart says:
OPS:: I'll take helm .... please monitor ships systems .... this does not look good!

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  Good job, ensign

OPSBishop says:
::tranfers controls back to helm::

XO_Hart says:
::puts the Scimitar into full reverse ::

CEO_Reed says:
::checks Regin's work::

TOGuillen says:
::scans the technology readings of the sphere::

OPSBishop says:
::thankful for larger controls::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Scimitar gets closer

XO_Hart says:
CO:: Sir .... full thrusters and we are being pulled in .....

TOGuillen says:
CO: may I use deffensive measures?

XO_Hart says:
CO:: I calculate intersection with the sphere in 3 minutes

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: Sir, the engines are beginning to overload

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  What?  ::runs over to console:: *Bridge*  What's going on up there?  Why are you overloading the engines?

XO_Hart says:
TAC:: prepare full weaponry range .... we do not know if this is friendly or not!

XO_Hart says:
*Reed* We need maximum power to thrusters .... and we need it NOW

CEO_Reed says:
::tries to get more power to the thrusters::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Ship is now acclerating toward the sphere

TOGuillen says:
CO:aye sir:: sets weaponry and shields ready::

Eng_Regin says:
::watches Reed, and tries to help::

XO_Hart says:
CO:: Sir ...... we cannot go to warp at this distance .... any ideas?

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  Identify non-essential systems, and divert power from them to the engines

Host XO_Hart says:
::plots an elliptical course .... perhaps if they go maximum forward they might be able to skim past it::

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: Aye, sir ::begins to divert power::

Host XO_Hart says:
::sees the CO collapse:: *CMO* Medical emergency ... the CO has collapsed on the bridge

Host XO_Hart says:
OPS:: Transport the CO to sickbay

DrHolland says:
*bridge* on my way

DrHolland says:
:: heads for the nearest TL::

Host XO_Hart says:
*CMO* stay where you are ... he is on his way by transport

OPSBishop says:
XO: Aye sir ::beginns transport sequence::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The Ship is now 100 Kilometers from the surface of the sphere

Host XO_Hart says:
TAC:: Take over science ....

CEO_Reed says:
*OPS*  How is the power situation up there?  Do we still need more power to the engines

DrHolland says:
:: enters the bridge and hurries up to the CO::

CEO_Reed says:
?

Eng_Regin says:
::sees the sphere get larger on the screen, feels a bit of fear::

OPSBishop says:
XO: transport complete sir

TOGuillen says:
XO: aye sir, in my way

Host XO_Hart says:
OPS:: I intend to stop the reverse .... and then .... maximum forward past it ....

DrHolland says:
:: stand, back in The medical station, next to the Capt::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The Ship is now 50k from the sphere surface

Host XO_Hart says:
::jiggles the controls a bit .... the Scimitar stops .... and then takes off at maximum forward speed towards the sphere ..... going a little bit left::

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: I've transferred all the power I can get, sir

DrHolland says:
:: uses a hypospray on the capt, ::

Host XO_Hart says:
All:: Hang on!

DrHolland says:
:: he comes by::

CEO_Reed says:
::glances at the monitors Regin set up:: Self:  What is that??

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The ship is drawn closer to the sphere and gets sucked inside

DrHolland says:
CO: How are you feeling sir?

DrHolland says:
co: How are you feeling, sir?

Host Quchant says:
ACtion: the ship is now dead centre of the sphere...engines off line

Host XO_Hart says:
::realises the manoevre has not worked:: All on bridge:: report status please

Host Cpt_McD says:
::jumps up, disoriented:: Holland: What happened?

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: The engines are of line!

DrHolland says:
:: scans the captain with a tricorder::

DrHolland says:
CO: I don't know, sir

Host XO_Hart says:
*Engineering*  We have been drawn into the sphere .... stand by please

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  hand me that toolkit over there...we're gonna try to repair the engines

OPSBishop says:
XO: Main power offline Life support is Steady

DrHolland says:
Co: you just fainted

Eng_Regin says:
::hands the tools to Reed::

Host Cpt_McD says:
Holland: Oh lovely...Seems to be a hobby of mine these days. I need to get back to the Bridge.

CEO_Reed says:
*XO* If you don't already know, the engines are off line

Host XO_Hart says:
Ops:: Thanks Ensign ... maintain life support - be prepared to route power wherever else it may be required

DrHolland says:
co: you are free to go, I can't find anything riht now

Host XO_Hart says:
*Reed* We know ....

OPSBishop says:
XO: Aye sir

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  Thanks.  ::runs to a nearby console::

Host Cpt_McD says:
Holland: Thank you doctor. ::immediately jumps off the bed, and sprints down the corridor to the TL:: Bridge!

Eng_Regin says:
::checks the readouts, and finds the've been taken into the center of the sphere::

Host XO_Hart says:
TAC:: Are you reading anything that might help us decide what we are inside?

DrHolland says:
co: come back to me when everything gets slower at the bridge

CEO_Reed says:
Computer:  What was the cause of the engine shut down?

TOGuillen says:
::sensors maximum power::

TOGuillen says:
XO:the inner surface of the sphere reads as liquid sir

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Sphere measures 300 K from the ship to the inner surface

Host Cpt_McD says:
::enters back onto the Bridge:: XO: Reprt.

Host XO_Hart says:
SCI:: scan outside the ship for breathability please

CEO_Reed says:
Computer:  respond

Host XO_Hart says:
::looks up at the CO ... surprised:: CO:: We are inside that sphere we saw ..... I am trying to ascertain whether it contains a breathable atmosphere

CEO_Reed says:
::sighs::

DrHolland says:
:: opens the Captains file, starts reading::

CEO_Reed says:
::thinks:  I'm gonna need more coffee::

Host XO_Hart says:
<SCI> XO:: Sir ... it is a vacuum Sir

Host Quchant says:
<Computer> Engines shutdown unknown....

Host Cpt_McD says:
XO: Hmm...System's report?

Host XO_Hart says:
CO:: Well that is one thing we know ... we are not going out of the ship ....

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: Sir?  What's the problem?

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  Run a diagnostic on the engines...we need to know why they shut down

Host XO_Hart says:
CO:: Life support ok, environmental ok, engines totally offline Sir

TOGuillen says:
::searchs for any technology reading::

Eng_Regin says:
::begins the diagnostic:: Reed: The diagnostic will take about 15 minutes, sir

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  Let me know when/if you find anything

Host XO_Hart says:
*Reed*  Status of the warp core please!

Host Cpt_McD says:
::bolts up:: XO: Well in that case, I'd... ::thinks, then realizes the stupid obvious thing that everyone complained about...sits back down:: Nevermind.

CEO_Reed says:
*XO*  We're running diagnostics now...so far, we have no idea

Eng_Regin says:
::checks the readings so far, finds nothing::

Host XO_Hart says:
::goes over to the bridge replicator and dials up a jasmine tea ... waiting for someone to come up with something::

CEO_Reed says:
::working at a panel:: Aha!

OPSBishop says:
::checks power readings again::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: A soap bubble appears in the place of the tea cup

CEO_Reed says:
*XO*  From what I can tell, the warp core is stable, but it is offline

Eng_Regin says:
::hears stomach growl. thinks: wish I hadn't sipped breakfast this morning::

TOGuillen says:
::checks the sensors for any new reading::

Host XO_Hart says:
::looks at the soap bubble disbelieving:: CO:: Sir .... the replicators are also ..... upset

DrHolland says:
:: decides to go to the bridge for a look::

Host Cpt_McD says:
::looks over shoulder...sees the bubble...groans::

Host XO_Hart says:
*Engineering* Please, when you have a moment ... also run a diagnostic on the replicators ...

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  Keep the diagnostic running, but lets try to focus on getting the warp core back online

Host Cpt_McD says:
XO: Well...Order a soap bubble and see if it gives you tea.

DrHolland says:
::maybe there I can find a hint for the captains collapse::

Host XO_Hart says:
::grins:: CO:: Good idea! ::does that::

Eng_Regin says:
Reed: Aye, sir.  Do you want me to check the replicators, too?

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Another soap bubble appears in the replicator

Host XO_Hart says:
CO:: No Sir .... we seem to be going to eat soap for a bit

CEO_Reed says:
*XO*  I just repaired them!!  I can't belive that they aren't working

Host XO_Hart says:
*Reed* Then I suggest you order something to eat and use it to wash your mouth out!

CEO_Reed says:
Regin:  Go ahead...take Jones with you

Host Cpt_McD says:
XO: Lovely...at least I won't have a dry mouth.

DrHolland says:
:: Sees soapbubble coming out of the messhall::

CEO_Reed says:
Jones:  Go with Regin to check out the replicators

Eng_Regin Reed: Aye, sir

CEO_Reed says:
<Jones> CEO: Aye, sir  ::follows Regin::

Host Quchant says:
<Computer> Diagnostic Complete

DrHolland says:
:: decides to investigate, enters the messhall::

CEO_Reed says:
Computer:  What did you find?

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Messhall full of bubbles....over use of replicators

DrHolland says:
:: gets surrounded by bubbles::

Host Quchant says:
<Computer> Engines were shutdown automatically along standard procedural guidelines....

OPSBishop says:
::still monitoring power systems::

Host XO_Hart says:
OPS::  Can you please project what might happen if we got the engines up and burst through this apparent bubble?

Eng_Regin says:
::decides to work on bridge replicator first, heads to bridge::

DrHolland says:
:: damn, someone has been cleaning real hard here::

CEO_Reed says:
Computer:  Guidelines for what?

DrHolland says:
*bridge* We have a problem here!

Host Cpt_McD says:
::gets up, walks over to Hart, albeit slowly on the slick, soapy floor::

Host Quchant says:
<Computer> Engines registered the standard limit for automatic shutdown

Host XO_Hart says:
*CMO* We know ..... soap everywhere ...

OPSBishop says:
::taps a few controls:: XO: aye sir

Eng_Regin says:
::arrives on bridge, steps to replicator, starts taking readings on tricorder::

CEO_Reed says:
Computer:  The engines overloaded?

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Regin slips on the soapy floor...and falls over

DrHolland says:
*XO* what is happening over there?

Host XO_Hart says:
CO:: I believe .... if we point the Scimitar and move towards the surface of this bubble at minimum thruster speed .... we could get out

CEO_Reed says:
::walks to replicator:: Give me a raktajino -- double strong

Host Cpt_McD says:
XO: Do we even have thrusters?

Host XO_Hart says:
CO:: Or perhaps TAC could fire a probe through?

Eng_Regin says:
::gets up::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Regin slips again

TOGuillen says:
CO: yoy may order to the crew not to use te replicators..

Host Cpt_McD says:
XO: Possibly. Did we ever figure out if this sphere is emitting the unknown signal?

CEO_Reed says:
::notices the soap bubble:: hmmm...

Host XO_Hart says:
CO:: No Sir ... but I think we need to test things a bit ....

Eng_Regin says:
::stands up again::

Host XO_Hart says:
TAC:: Launch a probe at the surface ..... very slow speed

DrHolland says:
:: starts clapping at the bubbles, This is fun!::

Eng_Regin says:
::rubs sore behind::

Host Cpt_McD says:
::nods:: Bridge: Everyone, I suggest changing into non-slip shoes, and maybe getting a mop or two.

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Doc gets over enthusiastic...and well...you know...lands on his butt

CEO_Reed says:
Computer:  With our current status, what is the estimated time to repair the engines?

TOGuillen says:
XO: aye sir ::launches a probe at low speed at the surface::

DrHolland says:
:: gets bored, and decides to go to the bridge::

Eng_Regin says:
::takes readings, can't figure out what's wrong with the replicator::

OPSBishop says:
::taps controls, notices a rythym to the chirps::

Host XO_Hart says:
::waits for the result of the probe::

DrHolland says:
:: gets up on his knees and crawl to the TL::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Probe bounces off of inside of sphere...and loses momentum on the way back

CEO_Reed says:
All in ENG:  Do not use the replictors

CEO_Reed says:
Computer?

Host Cpt_McD says:
::looks at XO, confused over the probe::

Host XO_Hart says:
CO:: I think I have the answer Sir .... we need to find a very thin needle type probe and launch it fast ... it should penetrate ... if it does the Scimitar could follow

DrHolland says:
Computer: bridge

Host Quchant says:
<Computer> Standard specified restart sequence time

Host Quchant says:
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